Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers in the following areas:
Get Involved!
Donate a home cooked meal
We provide a hot meal to clients during drop-in center (DIC) hours every Tuesday and Thursday at our Client Service Center at 57 Munroe Street in Lynn. Donated meals should serve up to 10 people. Meals can be delivered cold, and we can reheat onsite. Please note that we primarily reheat meals using a small oven, so it’s best if the food is delivered in disposable medium-sized aluminum pans that are oven-safe. This makes reheating more efficient and helps us serve the meals safely. We do have a microwave available, but the oven is our main tool for warming up larger portions
We currently need meal donations for the 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Community Outreach
Volunteer teams may conduct outreach activities such as flyering so that clients and other service providers are aware of our services.
- Locations: Downtown Lynn, Revere and Salem
- Volunteers receive a resource binder with map and highlighted streets/areas to post flyers
- We provide flyers, tape dispensers, staples
This is a great way for groups to get involved!
Workshops
We welcome volunteer-led workshops, especially when they are interactive, conversational, and practical. Topics that are especially helpful for our young adult population (ages 17–24) include:
- Life Skills: Budgeting, meal planning, healthy habits, digital literacy
- Employment Readiness: Resume building, mock interviews, dressing for success, job search strategies
- Wellness & Self-Care: Time/stress management, mindfulness, building routines, navigating relationships
- Housing Readiness: Understanding tenant rights, basic home care/cleaning skills, financial literacy
Workshops can be anywhere from 30–60 minutes (30 minutes is the sweet spot) and a casual, engaging tone is most effective. We’re happy to help shape the format to best fit our space and audience.
Donation Drives
These items are ideal for donation drives on campus, at church or in the community.
We’re currently in need of the following items, which are always in high demand:
- Full-size hygiene items: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, body wash, female hygiene products
- New undergarments and socks (all adult sizes)
- Gently used hoodies, sweatshirts, and backpacks
- Laundry supplies: Travel-size detergent pods and dryer sheets
- Shelf stable foods: granola bars, snack foods, pasta, sauce, canned vegetables, easy mac, soup, etc.
- Gift cards: Uber, Market Basket, Walmart, CVS, Dunkin’ – these give youth flexibility and autonomy in meeting their basic needs
Apartment Kits
Apartment Kits are distributed to program participants when they get an apartment or enter one of our housing programs, such as The Nest or Catalyst. Each kit typically includes: Bed in a bag, Mop and bucket, Broom, Bathroom mat, Shower curtain, Soap dispenser, Soap dish, Toothbrush holder, Towel set, Pots & pans set, Plate set, Cup set, Utensils, Serving spoons, Can opener, Knives and cutting board, Storage containers, Kitchen towel, Pot holders, Over the door towel hanger, Bathroom trash can, Plunger and toilet brush, Hangers, Clothing hamper, Cleaning supplies, Hygiene supplies.
Holiday Cheer Bundles
Holiday Cheer Bundles are distributed to program participants during the winter holiday season to boost morale and instill a sense of belonging for our program participants. We use the following theme to compile a kit for each participant: “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.” Each kit typically includes: pajamas, winter scarf, gloves, and hat, coloring books or books, + an item from the program participant’s wishlist. Please contact us for a program participant wish list if you’re interested in organizing a donation drive for the holiday kits.
Intern With Us or Share a Special Skill
Need college credit, community service hours, or want to share a special skill?
We offer internship opportunities such as social media & communications and event & fundraising support, or job coaching with our Job Training Program. We’re also looking for photographers and drone operators to support our events, and volunteer groups to assist with our community garden.
Events
We typically host four major events each year, and they simply don’t happen without volunteers.
Whether you can help for a few hours or want to be involved across multiple events, there’s always a role for you. If you’re looking for a hands-on way to support young adults experiencing housing instability, meet great people, and be part of something that truly matters, we’d love to have you on our events volunteer team.
Annual Gala Fundraiser
Our Grow the Good Gala takes place each Spring, typically in May or June, and highlights the accomplishments of our program participants as well as the programs that provide them with the skills and stability they need to thrive. Volunteers can help to solicit sponsorships and auction items, support event planning, and with event set-up and break-down. You could also show your support by purchasing a sponsorship, table or tickets to the event.
Annual 5K Fundraiser
Our 5K Run to End Youth Homelessness takes place each September, and brings together community members to raise awareness and support for homeless youth. We’d love help leading up to the event by collecting items for post-run swag bags (e.g., healthy snacks, reusable water bottles, mini first-aid kits, etc.). On race day, volunteer roles may include check-in, water stations, route guidance, and cheering at the finish line. Estimated need: 10–12 volunteers. You could also show your support by getting a team to sign up and run the race!
Next 5K Date: September 12, 2026
Spartan Race Fundraiser Support
Spartan Race has generously donated 100 free tickets to The Haven Project for their New England race day. We’re using these passes to raise funds through a sponsorship and peer-to-peer fundraising model—participants can sign up for the race and either fundraise or spread the word to others who might want to take part. Volunteers could support us by helping with outreach, recruiting participants, or even signing up to race and fundraise themselves.
August & November – 2026 dates TBD
Volunteer Roles: Outreach, promotion, fundraising support, or participation
Amazing Race: Lynn Edition
This is a fun, citywide scavenger hunt-style event where youth teams visit different checkpoints around Lynn. We’ll need volunteers to staff each station, help facilitate the challenges, and cheer on participants. This event typically takes place on a Thursday in September or October and is a great way to engage students in direct service and community interaction. Estimated need: 8–10 volunteers.
2026 date TBD
